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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle

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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle
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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle Logistic startup Pickkup has raised $500K in a seed funding round led by We Founder Circle (WFC) along with participation from other angel investors. The proceeds will be strategically utilized to expand its electric fleet, enhance the team, and invest in advanced technology to bolster logistics efficiency, Pickkup said in a press release. Co-founded by Ankush Sharma, Chandra Shekhar, and Upma Sharma, Pickkup aims to redefine logistics by deploying a 100% electric fleet, integrating cutting-edge technology to improve delivery efficiency, and actively contributing to decarbonization efforts. With a growing need for eco-friendly logistics solutions, the company intends to create impact in the industry. The Chandigarh-based startup aspires to build a sustainable, tech-driven logistics ecosystem that maximizes fleet utilization while minimizing environmental impact. It looks to optimize cross-utilization of its electric vehicles, ensuring they are operational for the maximum number of hours daily, a move that leverages the low operating costs of EVs for enhanced efficiency and affordability. Established in 2020, We Founder Circle offers mentorship and actively invests in early-stage startups. It invests $250,000-$2 million in early-stage startups that are fueled with ambition, sustainability, and a strategic approach. The VC firm has enabled $50 million worth of investments across over 150 deals. Some of the key investments include category leader companies like BluSmart, Zypp Electric, Kazam, Gauda Aerospace, Pixxel SpaceTech, and Qpi Quantum Computing.

True Diamond raises $1 Mn in seed funding round

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True Diamond raises $1 Mn in seed funding round
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Lab-grown diamond startup True Diamond has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Titan Capital, along with participation from Huddle Ventures, Zeropearl Ventures, and personal investments from Ashutosh Valani, Priyank Shah, Aashka Goradia Goble, Mamaearth founder Ghazal Alagh, Abhishek Goyal, and Anmol Jain. The fresh funds will be utilized to build a skilled team, amplify brand visibility, onboard jewellery experts/consultants, designers, and sales teams, launch exclusive boutique outlets in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, and invest in branding and marketing initiatives, True Diamond said in a press release. Co-founded in January 2024 by Parin Shah and Darayus Mehta, True Diamond is a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand that focuses on sustainability, innovation, and uncompromising quality. The company aims to redefine luxury in the jewellery industry. It offers a variety of products, including rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, mangalsutras, bracelets, tennis bracelets, amongst others. The startup also provides customized jewellery and men’s collections. According to the Mumbai-based company, its lab-grown diamonds are created in a laboratory setting using advanced technological processes that mimic the natural diamond-growing environment. They have the same chemical composition, physical properties, and optical characteristics as natural diamonds but are ethically and sustainably produced. True Diamond offers an extensive catalogue of 5,000 customizable designs, claims to have a customer repeat purchase rate of 1.7 times, and is available across the country.

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